Before October 7, 2023, both Hamas and Israel had clear objectives: Hamas was expected to launch military operations, while Israel had a list of regional targets it aimed to neutralize. The attacks by Hamas, which resulted in significant civilian casualties, provided Israel with the justification to accelerate its longstanding plans, including weakening Hezbollah, disrupting Iran's regional influence, and diminishing Hamas' power. The aftermath has seen Israel execute these objectives with unprecedented speed and scale, reminiscent of its rapid military campaigns in the past. The article questions the rationale behind Hamas' large-scale attack, noting that it predictably triggered a devastating Israeli response and speculates on Iran's involvement, suggesting Tehran may have been caught off guard by the consequences.